Licensed to Practice Massage, but Want to Move? There’s a Fix for That
04/11/2023
Learn about the Interstate Massage Compact, an agreement among various states that can make your nomadic lifestyle much easier.
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Massage Therapist Pathways Expanding in Arkansas
04/11/2023
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed into law Senate Bill 58 in February, which creates massage therapy student- and apprentice-level licensing. Future Arkansas massage therapists now have alternative pathways into the profession.
ISPA Announces 2023 Board of Directors and Officers
04/05/2023
The 2023 ISPA Board of Directors and Officers was recently announced by the International SPA Association.
Utah Passes Legislation Creating Two Lower Tiers of Massage Licensure
04/03/2023
Senate Bill 42 introduces lower-tiered licensing for massage assistants and massage assistants-in-training. Learn about the educational requirements of each limited massage therapy license.
Minnesota Delays Action on Massage and Asian Bodywork Therapy Licensure
03/31/2023
The Minnesota legislature will not adopt massage and Asian bodywork therapy licensure in 2023. ABMP members are an essential part of ensuring that the Minnesota legislature prioritizes licensure next year. Contact your state representative and senator today to let them know massage and Asian bodywork therapy licensure deserves attention in 2024.
ABMP Invests in Future of Massage & Bodywork Profession with Enhanced Scholarship for Students
03/31/2023
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) is proud to announce a new recurring scholarship offering for student members. Valued at $5,000, one lucky participant will be randomly selected each month.
Proposed Texas Bill Affects Business Regulation at Local Level
03/29/2023
House Bill 2134 would create more restrictive massage therapy establishment regulation, such as operating hours and massage establishment regulation by political subdivisions. Elevate your voice today by contacting your local representatives.
ISPA Announces 2022 Innovate Awards Winners
03/22/2023
The International SPA Association (ISPA) has announced winners of the 2022 ISPA Innovate Awards, celebrating members whose thoughtful and creative innovations advance the spa industry.
Nevada Introduces Massage Compact Bill
03/20/2023
The Nevada legislature introduced Senate Bill 270, the Massage Compact, in March 2023. If you believe an interstate license would benefit massage therapists, write a letter to your representatives.
Minnesota Introduces Licensing Bills for Massage and Asian Bodywork Therapies
03/20/2023
The Minnesota legislature introduced Senate File 967 and House File 973 in late January. If signed into law, the bills would require statewide licensure for massage and Asian bodywork therapists.